the minors
noun
US, informal
: the minor leagues of baseball
He spent his entire career in the minors.
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In 21 starts across three levels of the minors this year, Jobe struck out 96 in 91 2/3 innings.
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Chuck Murr, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
In reality, the minors did not receive an education from an accredited and licensed school but instead worked inordinate hours for UNOI's financial benefit, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2024
Gray played seven games with the Marlins this season but has spent most of the year in the minors.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2024
After the game, staff can’t leave until all the minors are picked up.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
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Chuck Murr, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
In reality, the minors did not receive an education from an accredited and licensed school but instead worked inordinate hours for UNOI's financial benefit, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2024
Gray played seven games with the Marlins this season but has spent most of the year in the minors.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2024
After the game, staff can’t leave until all the minors are picked up.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for the minors
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“The minors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20minors. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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